Most popular nursing careers

Most Popular Nursing Careers Any nursing career is rewarding and worthwhile, and it takes a person that cares about others to be a great nurse. Much of the specialty a nurse opts to go into depends on the individual person themselves and what their preference is.

Pediatric nursing could work. If you love children, this may be a great career choice. There are some people that find working in pediatrics to be too heartbreaking. It's not pleasant to give a shot to a 3-year-old, however working in the field of pediatrics, it is necessary at times. Pediatric nurses may work in a pediatrician’s office where you would seewell and sick children. Pediatric nurses also work in children's hospitals which can involve cancer care and other serious conditions. Some nurses find this work too difficult, while others find it rewarding and are happy to provide comfort to the children.

Hospice nurses certainly have some difficult days, however for many, it's an opportunity to give back and offer comfort to families and the patient during critical times. Hospice nurses may work in a hospital, nursing home, or an actual hospice center. Hospice nurses also work visiting homes of patients.

The average hospice nurse works not only with the patient but with the family as well, so it takes a bit of a social worker expertise to do this job adequately.

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For nurses that enjoy fast paced work and working with different patients, Emergency Room & Trauma Nursing is often a chosen specialty. You rarely see the same patient on a routine basis, and the age of patients can be infants to geriatrics. The care provided can range from injuries, to illnesses, and drug overdoses. It is a very true statement that you never know exactly what you will see working in an emergency room.

Psychiatric Nursing can consist of working in a psychiatric hospital. Giving medications is a large part of the job within a hospital. Psychiatric nurses also work within private practice, and in some cases, provide counseling services which are overseen by a doctor.

A cardiac nurse will work with patients that have heart related issues.

Approximately 70% of the patients will be older, however there are young people with cardiac issues as well. This nursing specialty can be within a hospital setting, or private practice. Cardiac nurses also work in cardiac

rehab centers which may instruct patients on exercise techniques to regain cardiac endurance.

Wound Care Nurses care for wounds that are not healing properly on their own. This often means working with diabetic patients or patients confined to bed.

Public health nurses specialize in a variety of conditions including communicable diseases. A public health nurse often works in a community health department. The role in a health department can be educating patients on sexually transmitted diseases, and providing tests as needed.

Some health departments offer pregnancy visits and care, children’s well checkups, vaccinations, and communicable disease treatment and monitoring. In the event of a sexually transmitted disease, it is often the responsibility of a nurse through the health department to contact anyone that may have been exposed. Public health nurses also offer education on general wellbeing and nutrition to the public or as requested.

Regardless of which area of nursing you choose to work in, or if you prefer to work in general nursing, you have a very important job, and essentially hold the life of the patient within your hands.

A surgical nurse will assist the doctor in the operating room, and must know surgical terminology, and be familiar with all surgical instruments. A surgical nurse may visit the patient prior to surgery and following surgery, and report findings to the doctor.

Related: How to Manage the Mess between Notes Oncology nurses work with physicians that treat cancer patients. They may work in the office of an oncologist, or on a hospital floor that specializes in cancer care. Many nurses working in this field administer chemo therapy, and must be familiar with various forms, including the administration process.

Regardless of the specialty field, or if you opt to work general nursing, it is one of the most difficult, demanding, and best jobs you could ever hope for.

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